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plight- a dilemma; difficult situation; a problem
retort- a quick; clever comeback or remark
plethora- an excessive or large amount of something
prominent- widely known; famous; respected and distinguished
prevail- to triumph; to be successful; to conquer
marvel- to wonder and be curious about; to be awe or amazed
deteriorate- to worsen; to become more run down and get worse (when you spray spray paint on foam and it deteriorates)
compensate- to make up up for; to reimburse; to pay back
bewildering- confusing; puzzling
hostile- agressive; antagonist; very unfriendly
monotonous- ma-not-nus described as being very dull, tedious, and boring
enthralled- to fascinate; to capture the attention of...
bedlam- complete chaos; pandemonium; out of control
wrath- rage; fury; extreme anger
aloof- described as being very standoffish; distant; very unfriendly; set apart
prophecy- a statement or prediction of what might happen in the future
immortal- lives forever (vampire)
brutal- savage; cruel; harsh
gouge- to dig; poke; or force out (gouging the eyes)
unify- to bring together as 1
banish- to exile; force to leave
vigorous- strong; energetic forceful
dilemma- a difficult problem; a situation requiring a choice
Created by: sslater
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